Mt. Hood National Forest is home to the nation’s first electric vehicle fast charger installed on land managed by the U.S. Forest Service and on a ski resort. (Courtesy Oregon Department of Transportation)

Oregon, home to the nation’s first border-to-border electric highway, continues its emergence as the ultimate travel destination for electric vehicle (EV) drivers. The Forest Service, the Oregon Department of Transportation and their partners recently unveiled America’s first EV fast-charger installed on U.S. Forest Service land and at a ski resort.

“The opening of the Mt. Hood fast-charger marks a major milestone in Oregon’s efforts to support electric vehicle travel across the state, including to wild and scenic places and recreation destinations,” said Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber. “This not only helps minimize our environmental impact, it also creates an economic boost for small businesses located along Oregon Electric Byways.”

I think I’m the only one who uses it but it’s great to have. The Leaf can make it to this location from PDX. Then 30 minutes later I’m in my snow gear and Leaf is ready to go. From there we can make it up to Timberline, haven’t tried Meadows. Timberline has a plug but it’s not necessary, with the charge from this station we can eco-mode back to PDX. 45% is the magic number.